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ADJUSTING

HOLDDOWN

The bottom of the holddown (A) Fig. 24, should be

adjusted so it contacts the top surface of the work being

cut by loosening lock handle (B) and moving holddown

rod (C) up or down. Then tighten lock handle (B). NOTE:

Lock handle (B) is spring-loaded and can be

repositioned by pulling out handle and repositioning hub

of handle on the nut located directly underneath the hub.

DUST BLOWER

A dust blower (D) Fig. 24, is supplied with your saw to

direct air to the most effective point on the cutting line.

Make sure end of hose (D) is connected to the holddown

(A) as shown.

Fig. 24

INSIDE CUTTING

Inside cutting takes place when the blade is threaded

through a hole in the workpiece. With your Delta 16”

Scroll Saw, you can perform this operation quickly and

easily as follows:

Loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 25, and raise the spring

holddown (B). Release blade tension by moving the

blade tension lever to the vertical position as previously

explained. Use the quickset blade changing wrench and

loosen upper blade holder screw (C) as previously

explained. This will release the blade and allow you to

thread the blade through the next hole in the pattern.

Replace blade in upper blade holder and move blade

tension lever to the horizontal position to re-apply blade

tension. Lower spring holddown and you are ready to

make the next cut.

BLADE BREAKAGE

Blade breakage is usually caused by one or more of the

following:

1. Bending the blade during installation.

2. Improper blade tension.

3. Improper blade selection for the work being cut.

4. Forcing the work into the blade too rapidly.

5. Cutting too sharp a turn for the blade being used.

Fig. 25

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Delta 40 Instruction Manual Page 11